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'''Tear Staining Syndrome''' is a '''cosmetic defect''' seen in '''dogs''' and '''cats'''.

==Aetilogy==

Often '''uncertain''', with no apparent cause. Suggested contributing factors include '''medial lower eyelid entropian''', '''prominent eye''' leading to '''shallow lacrimal lake''' or '''caruncular hairs''' wicking tears onto the face.

==Signalment==

Seen in '''Maltese Terriers''', '''miniature''' and '''toy poodles''' and '''Burmese''' cats. Signs occur from a '''young age'''.

==Clinical Signs==

'''Brown staining''' of fur '''ventral''' to '''medial canthus'''. Rarely progresses to a '''moist dermatitis'''.

==Treatment==

If an '''underlying cause''' is identified, correction often gives resolution. If no underlying cause is identified, some authors recommend giving oral [[Tetracyclines|Oxytetracycline]] or '''Metronidazole'''. Other authors do not recommend using antibiotics for a cosmetic defect. '''Partial removal''' of the '''nicititing gland''' may resolve clinical signs, but predisposes to [[Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca]].

==Control==

Affected animals should not be bred from.

==References==

Maggs, D et al (2007) '''Slatter's Fundamentals Of Veterinary Ophthalmology''' (Fourth Edition) ''Saunders''

Peiffer, Robert J, and Petersen-Jones, Simon M (2008) '''Small Animal Ophthalmology''' (Fourth Edition) ''Saunders''

[[Category:Lacrimal System Diseases - Cat]]
[[Category:Lacrimal System Diseases - Dog]]

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